Practical Principles for Running Effective Treatment Groups (1.5HR) Presented by Dr. Paul Hardy, D. Min, CSAC, NMAC

Practical Principles for Running Effective Treatment Groups (1.5HR)

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Categories: Clinical, Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building, Online Course Tags: clinical, evidence-based practices, general skill building, stripe, Stripe only

Description

We all know, substance use disorders are a significant public health concern. Defined in terms of the eleven criteria including physiological, behavioral, and cognitive symptoms, as well as consequences of criteria (2 criteria define a disorder).

Individual and community costs of substance use are estimated at over $193 billion and approximately $78.5 billion for opioids alone. Group therapy can be a powerful source of therapeutic healing. It is the delivery and shared experience that sets group therapy apart. Group therapy can serve as an indispensable element of effective substance misuse and mental health treatment.

Upon completion of this traininf, participants will be able to:

LIST several goals of group treatment.
DESCRIBE at least 5 benefits from group therapy.
TROUBLESHOOT methods to deal with distinct types of participants in groups.
EXPLORE group leader roles, methods, and responsibilities in therapy.

Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 1.5 hours of Clinical, Evidence-Based Practices, and General Skill Building continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Dr. Paul Hardy, D. Min, CSAC, NMAC

Recording Date: 7/30/2024

Course Format

Course Format: Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved.

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Syllabus

Practical Principles for Running Effective Treatment Groups (1.5 HR) Syllabus

I. The Value and Purpose of Group Therapy

Understand group therapy as a powerful tool in substance use and mental health treatment
Review therapeutic forces including hope, universality, altruism, and social learning
Recognize the corrective emotional and social experiences groups provide
Address the role of group cohesion, catharsis, and mutual support

II. Goals of Group Therapy

Provide a safe, stigma-free environment for emotional expression
Develop behavioral templates and model healthy coping
Create mutual support systems and normalize recovery struggles
Teach communication and social skills
Build confidence and self-efficacy through shared progress
Promote emotion regulation and practical coping strategies

III. Benefits of Group Therapy

Offer a realistic social microcosm to relearn interpersonal functioning
Reduce isolation and encourage connection
Improve communication and listening skills
Provide a wide range of feedback and foster self-awareness
Offer practice for new skills in a safe environment
Allow therapists to observe client interaction styles firsthand
Encourage vulnerability and accountability
Build lasting peer support and community connection

IV. Types of Groups

Task Groups: structured with concrete goals
Psychoeducational Groups: focus on prevention and learning
Counseling Groups: support interpersonal problem-solving
Psychotherapy Groups: address deeper psychological issues
Support and Self-help Groups: offer mutual aid and connection

V. Addressing Common Group Challenges

Troubleshoot behaviors like silence, denial, anger, dominance, and crosstalk
Understand roles including Silent Sherry, Angry Al, Debbie Downer, and Enabling Elaine
Apply structured facilitator interventions to redirect and re-engage members
Reinforce group rules and establish accountability through boundaries and expectations

VI. Facilitator Roles and Responsibilities

Build trust and provide a safe therapeutic container
Supervise group conduct and maintain norms
Guide discussions while remaining non-directive and observant
Balance empathy with leadership and structure
Model healthy boundaries and reflective dialogue

VII. Practical Group Activities and Discussion Prompts

Use buzz groups to collaboratively solve challenges like relapse, triggers, and resentments
Explore themes such as gratitude, healing the inner child, and mindfulness
Introduce exercises that encourage self-reflection, emotional regulation, and group cohesion